Sunday, April 20, 2008

Welcome to the launch of PetJets.net!

Welcome to PetJets.net! What is PetJets.net?


PetJets.net is a world-wide online directory of pet-friendly private jets for the jet charter and travel industry. We welcome jet charter operators and fractional jet companies to become members and create listings of their jets to include photos of the jets, description of the jets and services, and post information regarding their requirements. We welcome anyone from the jet charter industry and pet owners to use our directory free of charge to find a pet-friendly jet for their travel needs! Anyone can search by airport identifier code, city, or state to find a pet-friendly jet and ensure that their pets join the "Pet Jet Set"!


Why a directory specific to pet-friendly jets and jet charter?

In the U.S. alone, 63% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 71.1 million homes.**

Pet ownership is on the rise. In 1988, the first year the survey was conducted, 56% of U.S. households owned a pet as compared to 63% in 2006.**

Spending on pets and pet supplies is also on the rise. For 2008, it estimated that $43.4 billion will be spent on our pets in the U.S.**

Pet owners love their pets and frequently search out the very best in vet care, food, grooming, and pet treats/accessories. It is already well-known the amazing physical, psychological and emotional benefits that owning and caring for pets can bring to their owners. And, pet owners want to share that love and those benefits with their pets! With this, a pet luxury industry has captured a growing trend in how pet owners wish to spoil and lovingly care for their pets, which are often not considered pets at all but a member of the family!

More and more pet owners are flying and traveling with their loved ones. Pet owners who fly commercial with their pets have found recent issues within this industry to be very difficult to manage. Jets that are stuck on tarmacs awaiting take-off for hours can be frustrating if not down-right dangerous for the pets onboard. Just as passengers complain about the lack of water, food, and other services...what about the pets on those planes? Waiting for hours in airport terminals to find out whether or not a flight has been cancelled can be equally anxious and upsetting to a pet who is confined in a carrier.


Flying via personal jet or charter is certainly a special luxury, and one that definitely can put many of the headaches and heartaches involved with traveling with a pet to rest. Flying on a personal jet or jet charter does not involve a pet traveling in the cargo hold. Instead, depending upon the jet owner's instructions, you could have that pet next to you in a carrier, or snuggled on your lap on a blanket, or next to you on a pet bed. You can ensure that your pet is properly hydrated, kept fed, and give it treats to soothe any flying anxiety and know that your pet will enjoy the trip with you. That is a special peace of mind for any pet owner!

Please visit PetJets.net today and find the pet-friendly jet for your travel needs! And, for jet charter operators and fractional jet executives, post your pet-friendly jets on PetJets.net and see how addressing this important and growing trend will assist you in your jet management business. Bookmark us and check frequently as we will be adding pet-friendly jets frequently and include links for important pet travel supplies and accessories!

Please contact Kelly Alvarez today at kelly@imaiusa.com or 1-877-774-1255 for more information regaring PetJets.net!


**Statistics from APPMA website, click here for the full article, including more interesting statistics and trends in the pet industry!